Cambrian Close Blackburn
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2900586.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 360 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Roe Lee Park, is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 155 to 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brownhill Surgery, about 380 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £194,000 | £194,000 | £194,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £70,750 | £70,750 | £70,750 |
| 1998 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | 7 BB1 9RA | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 6 BB1 9RA | Detached | £230,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 4 BB1 9RA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 10 BB1 9RA | Detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 7 BB1 9RA | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 6 BB1 9RA | Detached | £194,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 4 BB1 9RA | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 2014 | 2 BB1 9RA | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 10 BB1 9RA | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 10 BB1 9RA | Detached | £70,750 | |
| 15 Jun 1998 | 10 BB1 9RA | Detached | £67,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Blackburn with Darwen in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,001 | £3,547 | £4,092 | £4,911 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (37% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 155 m and 156 m above sea level (155 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 9QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB1 9RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest York Crescent Wilpshire | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 49.3 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brownhill Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brownhill Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wilpshire Dental Clinic | 280 m |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Eastern Division | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Group - Park Garage | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roe Lee Park 5.7 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,650 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 220 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Eddy Holes Stable and Shippons to Eddy Holes, a listed building (Grade II*), 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Holes Stable and Shippons to Eddy Holes | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Ramsgreave Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Parsonage Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Hagg's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Windy Bank | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blackburn with Darwen: see them on the Blackburn with Darwen page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Lee Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pleckgate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lammack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vialetto Pizza Co. BB1 9RG | Mobile caterer | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Park Garage Service Station BB1 9BD | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Becky's Bakery Ltd BB1 9BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Romero Pizza House BB1 9BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Rising Sun Hotel BB1 9BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Harry's Kitchen BB1 9BH | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| The Co-Operative BB1 9PH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| HRS Newsagents BB1 9BA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Aug 2024 |
| St Gabriels Church Hall BB1 9QS | Other catering premises | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Woods Craft Bakery BB1 9BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Brownhill Pharmacy BB1 9BA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2022 |
| The Little Lancashire Village | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Sugamore Ltd BB1 9BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2023 |
| WonderPhil BB1 9BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Brownhill Chippy BB1 9BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (12); On or near Brownhill Road (9); On or near East Lancashire Road (7); On or near Willow Mount (4); On or near Cambrian Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
East Lancashire Road · York Crescent · Newington Avenue · Brownhill Road · Whalley New Road · Walden Road · Willow Mount · Haston Lee Avenue · St Gabriel's Avenue · Beech Mount · Ramsgreave Road · Church Walk
All the streets in BB1 and across Blackburn with Darwen.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.